Project Manager, Railways

Do you want to lead innovative railway projects that enhance transportation sustainability? Can you effectively manage cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget? And are you a seasoned project manager with a strong background in railway engineering? Then, join us at COWI and drive the future of railway development!

Become a part of our Track and Digitalization Department in Aarhus
We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team. We are a team of track engineers, project managers and CAD/BIM specialists working alongside our customers on some of the most significant Railway projects in Denmark. And we are thrilled to have contributed to projects like Driverless S-train in Copenhagen (DSB Future S-train) and the new Railway Aarhus-Silkeborg.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• To develop and manage project and ensure timely delivery within scope and budget, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Lead and allocate tasks to multidisciplinary teams, ensuring collaboration and efficient resource use.
• Serve as the primary client contact, address concerns, and provide regular updates on progress.
• Manage project finances, ensure it stays within budget while maintaining quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee procurement and contracts.
• Identify and mitigate risks, ensure the project meets industry standards and regulations.

​​Your skills. Our team. Together, we create the future
The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises, and you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

In addition, you have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineer, civil engineer or similar.
• Minimum 8-10 years of project management experience with railway or infrastructure.
• Preferably experience as a consultant or contractor.
• Proficiency in Danish and English, both verbally and written.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.

A place to work and so much more
At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity – and sometimes even our courage – to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have our revenue come from activities that move our customers toward sustainability.

With offices primarily located in Scandinavia, the UK, Poland, North America, and India, we currently have 8000 people who bring their knowledge in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment into play.

Got more questions?
If you have questions about the role or what we have to offer, please reach out to the Head of Discipline, Stine Baldus Gæmelke, at sbga@cowi.com, or Global Talent Acquisition Specialist, Charlotte Rod, at ccro@cowi.com.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve, and what life is like at COWI.

We do our utmost to ensure that our recruitment process is as fair and unbiased as possible. You can support us by not including a photo in your CV when you apply. Your resume can be uploaded in both Danish and English.

Diversity is fundamental to COWI, inclusion is key
We are committed to creating a respectful and fair work environment where all employees have a sense of belonging and equitable opportunities to thrive and grow. We ensure that our leaders are role models for inclusive leadership by cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and thoughts are seen as strengths. And we take diversity and inclusion into account in all relevant decisions and processes and when setting teams and fora. We do it because it is part of our values and because it is simply the right thing to do.

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Location: Aarhus